SCHUMANN
SATELLITE CONSTRUCTION KIT FOR HIGHLY UNIFIED MODULAR ASSEMBLY IN NEWSPACE APPLICATIONS
SCHUMANN researches new scalable satellite platform concepts and building blocks to increase satellite modularisation
About SchumannWhat is the SCHUMANN Project about?
Satellite life extension, refueling, in-space assembly and reconfiguration, and in-space recycling are exciting prospects in the field of NewSpace applications. In this context, SCHUMANN strives to enhance the pillars of the future space ecosystem by showcasing the potential for developing functional satellite modules that seamlessly integrate into a specific ecosystem.
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SCHUMANN Goals
Functional Satellite Module Technology Maturation
Develop and mature a Functional Satellite Module (FSM), in the shape of a refuel tank, dissociated from on-going missions preparation, and demonstrate the capability to make this module compatible for further mission integration.
DSSCK: Design and Development Specification for Spacecraft Construction Kit
Develop a software tool and related design and testing specifications, that future FSM developers can use to ensure modules are compatible and usable in a single ecosystem.
SCHUMANN AT A GLANCE
EUROPEAN CALL
HORIZON-CL4-2021-SPACE-01-12
DURATION
24 Months
BUDGET
~2M EUR
Latest News
Successful TVAC Testing of HOTDOCK for Refueling Applications
Space Applications Services, ArianeGroup (AGG), and GMV have successfully completed Thermal Vacuum (TVAC) testing of the SCHUMANN HOTDOCK as part of the RTa system, validating their use in robotic refueling operations under space-representative conditions. Conducted in a controlled environment, the test demonstrated reliable performance, mating/demating of HOTDOCK and high-pressure gaz transfer up to 200 bars, […]
First Round of RESONANCE Beta Testing Successfully Completed
The first round of external Beta testing for the SCHUMANN DSSCK/RESONANCE software tool has been successfully completed. Three space-focused companies evaluated the platform and provided valuable feedback. The initial conclusions highlight RESONANCE’s strong conceptual foundation and its clear potential to support the configuration and integration of Functional Satellite Modules (FSMs) within modular space ecosystems. These […]
Successful Functional Testing of SCHUMANN RTa Module at ArianeGroup
Following three days of final integration and testing at ArianeGroup’s site in Lampoldshausen, we are pleased to announce the successful functional testing of the SCHUMANN RTa module. The system—based on space-proven components such as HOTDOCK and the ESROCOS software framework—demonstrated its capability to transfer high-pressure gas up to 200 bar, a key requirement for future […]
This project received funding from the European Union's Horizon Europe
programme under Grant Agreement number 101082449